_Full match player ratings below:_
**Thibaut Courtois—6:** Relatively little to do outside of a few long-distance shots and a Rondón header that hit the top netting.
**Lucas Vazquez—6:** Had the liberty to get up the field and attack from the fullback position, but many of his crosses failed to hit their target. Earned the penalty (and what ultimately was the third goal) with a cutback inside the box, leaving the defender to swipe his leg.
**Tchouameni—7:** Dealt well with the physical presence of Salomon Rondon.
**Rüdiger—7:** Dominant in the air.
**Fran García—6:** Improved performance compared to his showing against Rayo but will look to further develop his passing under pressure.
**Eduardo Camavinga—6:** Physically dominated the Pachuca players, often winning duels by getting his body between the ball and the man.
**Fede Valverde—7:** Broke lines with his ball-carrying and was not afraid to pick up the ball from deep and play a measured vertical pass.
**Jude Bellingham—8:** Continues to pop up in dangerous spots in between the lines. Found Vinícius with the “hockey assist” on the first goal scored.
**Rodrygo—8:** Provided width on the right flank, and there were glimpses of brilliant link-up play between the four attackers (Mbappe, Vini, Jude, and Rodrygo). Scored a fantastic goal with a curled shot outside the box after linking up with Mbappe.
**Vinícius Junior—8:** Electric throughout and fed Mbappe for the first goal after an intelligent run and a dribble past the Pachuca goalkeeper. Nearly scored his own from open play after link-up with Bellingham inside the box. Ended up with a goal via a penalty after Lucas was taken down inside the box. The initial shot looked like it would be saved but slipped under the keeper.
**Kylian Mbappe—8:** The best Mbappe has looked in a Madrid shirt, coupled with the Atalanta game. Quick deft touches to combine with teammates, good off-ball movement, and a one-touch finish after interplay with Vinicius Jr. Provided the assist on the Rodrygo goal with an astute one-touch lay-off. Played like a target-man #9 with quick, simple one-touch lay-offs to teammates.
**Substitutions:**
**Brahim—7:** Replaced Mbappe in the forward line after 60 minutes. Dominated the Pachuca defense with his quick turns and nimble dribbling.
**Dani Ceballos—7:** Replaced Camavinga in midfield after 60 minutes. Tidy on the ball, often forming triangle passing patterns with teammates.
**Luka Modric—6:** Replaced Rodrygo 70 minutes into the match and pushed Brahim to the right wing, with Jude as a false 9. Operated as a floating left winger with freedom to move inside as a #10.
**Raúl Asencio—N/A:** Played the final minutes of the game as a right back for Lucas.
**Arda Güler—N/A:** Entered in the 87th minute for Bellingham.